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Word Print format
Good evening,
I created an organization chart in word with a big layout (ansi C, 43.18cm x 55.88cm)
Now i want it to print out as an A4. But when I choose A4, only a fraction of my chart shows up. It is cropped. When I print it as a pdf and then print it out on A4, it looks fine.
How can i print it directly from word? When i reduce the chart manually, the text in it is about 7pt, which is way too small.
I can not find an option to reduce it automaticly to the right size in the print options.
Maybe someone can help me with this?
Thanks for your time!
Best regards
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Step 1: Check the page setup
Go to [Layout] > [Page Setup]
Confirmation: Paper size is the same as the actual paper
Margins ≥ 1cm (especially the binding edge)
Orientation (Portrait/Horizontal) is correct
Step 2: Update the print driver
Go to the printer manufacturer's official website
to download the latest driver
Re-test the print
3. Advanced solutions
Forms spanning the problem
Select the form → Right-click on the [Form Properties]
Uncheck the [Allow Cross-page breaks]
or use the [Repeat Header Row] function
4. Header and footer abnormalities
Double-click on the header area
Check the [First Page Different] / [Parity Page Different] settings
Adjust the distance from the border (recommended ≥ 1.5cm)
5. Print preview is normal but the output is abnormal
File > Options > Advanced
Check the [Use Draft Quality]
Uncheck the [Print Graphics Created in Word]
6. Professional Debugging Methods
Method A: Printing to PDF test
Select [Microsoft Print to PDF]
Check whether the PDF is normal
Normal → printer hardware problems
Abnormal → document formatting problems
Method B: Clear the hidden formatting
Ctrl + A Select All
Ctrl + Space to clear the formatting
Re-apply the necessary styles
